Poised Bird Kalamkari Handpainted Standing Round Leather Lamp -13 Inch
Artist: State Awardee Raghavendra of Nimmalakunta, Andhra Pradesh.
Material: Leather
Work: Kalamkari Hand painted perforation
The Photograph is of 13 Inches option.
This unique leather puppetry has been handcrafted by State Award winning artist- Raghavendra and may have slight irregularities in color. Some amount of wear and tear is unavoidable during the process of crafting the product and attests to the product's authenticity. This product does not come with a bulb or bulb holder.
The Art of Leather Puppetry is an ancient folk art of Andhra Pradesh, India. The process of this art is done traditionally using naturally available material, natural dye colors as well as iron frames. This professional art is being made by artists using traditional tools with skilled workmanship, by designing the pictures and designs on leather and then dying with beautiful colors. The carving, holing and crafting as well as designing on leather give looks like living things. Will take 3-4 days to dispatch.
| Fabric / Material | Leather |
| Craft / Technique | Leather Hand Painting |
| Origin / Cluster | Nimmalakunta |
The raw materials used are Goat hide and sheepskin and the colours used are derived from vegetables dyes. Creating small holes inside the decorative patterns enhances the attraction of the items, which is done using a pogaru (chisel). The painted piece is dried in sunlight over two to three days. Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata inspire artisans to create these beautiful items in a wide range of shapes, sizes and utility varying from paintings to lamp shades or puppets as a vibrant and unique work of art to liven up a wall or a corner. Lampshades are created using a mould and most of them are based on mythological figures.
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What does the Poised Bird lamp show?
Birds perch among large, layered flowers with green petals, with paisley shapes filling the spaces between. Touches of blue, pink, yellow and teal sit on a light cream ground, and a red and green striped band rings the base. The flowers are large, giving the lamp a bold, open pattern.
Where does a 13 inch round lamp work?
It is a comfortable size for a side table, a bedside or a console. Because it is round and painted all over, it looks finished from every side, so it can stand where people see it from different angles, such as between two chairs or on a shelf in the middle of a room.
Is a bulb part of the package?
No, the lamp comes without a bulb or bulb holder. You will need to fit your own before lighting it. What you receive is the hand-painted, perforated leather lamp made by State Award-winning artist Raghavendra.
What is the story behind this craft?
It comes from Tholu Bommalata, the dance of leather dolls, the shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh. For centuries, travelling performers used painted leather puppets to tell stories from the epics and folk tales. Artisans now use the same skills to make lamps and shades.
How is the pattern pierced?
Small holes are made by hand with a chisel called a pogaru, inside and along the painted design. When the lamp is on, light shows through these openings as well as through the translucent leather, adding detail to the glow.
Would it make a good gift?
Yes, it is a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys Indian crafts. It is useful decor with a clear story behind it, hand-painted and perforated in Nimmalakunta by State Award-winning artist Raghavendra. Just remember the bulb and holder are not included, so the person receiving it will need their own fitting.
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